IPL 2025 Match 18 Result: Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings – RR clinch dominant 50-run victory
Match Summary:
In the 18th match of the IPL 2025, Rajasthan Royals (RR) showcased a commanding all-round performance to defeat Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 50 runs at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. After being put into bat by PBKS, RR posted a formidable total of 205/4, thanks to strong knocks from Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, and Sanju Samson. In reply, Punjab Kings crumbled under pressure, managing only 155/9 in their 20 overs.
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Match Details:
• Match: Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings, Match 18, IPL 2025
• Date: April 5, 2025
• Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur
• Toss: Punjab Kings won the toss and opted to bowl
• Result: Rajasthan Royals won by 50 runs
• Timezone: All timings in IST (India Standard Time)
Rajasthan Royals Batting Performance:
Yashasvi Jaiswal played a classy and fluent knock of 67 runs off 45 balls, hitting 3 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 148.89 before being dismissed by Lockie Ferguson. Captain Sanju Samson provided solid support, scoring 38 runs off 26 balls with 6 boundaries, also falling to Ferguson.
Riyan Parag continued his brilliant form, smashing an unbeaten 43 off 25 deliveries, including 3 fours and 3 sixes, at a strike rate of 172.00. Nitish Rana chipped in with 12 off 7 before falling to Marco Jansen, while Shimron Hetmyer added a quick 20 off 12 balls, dismissed by Arshdeep Singh.
Dhruv Jurel played a short cameo of 13 runs in just 5 balls, including one four and one six. With extras contributing 12 runs, RR finished strong at 205/4 in 20 overs.
Fall of wickets:
89/1 (Samson, 10.2 ov), 123/2 (Jaiswal, 13.2 ov), 138/3 (Rana, 14.4 ov), 185/4 (Hetmyer, 18.5 ov)
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Punjab Kings Batting Performance:
Chasing 206, PBKS had a disastrous start, losing P. Arya for a duck on the first ball to Jofra Archer. Shreyas Iyer, the captain, briefly showed intent with 10 off 5 but was also removed by Archer, who led the bowling attack brilliantly. Marcus Stoinis struggled, scoring only 1 run in 7 balls, and was dismissed by Sandeep Sharma.
Prabhsimran Singh added 17 off 16 balls before falling to Kumar Kartikeya, and the middle-order efforts from Nehal Wadhera and Glenn Maxwell kept hopes alive for a brief period. Wadhera was the top scorer with a fighting 62 off 41 balls (4 fours, 3 sixes), while Maxwell struck 30 off 21 before being dismissed by Theekshana.
However, the lower order collapsed quickly. Sanvir Singh managed 10 off 13, while the rest couldn’t contribute meaningfully. Sandeep Sharma and Maheesh Theekshana picked up two wickets each, while Archer starred with 3 key wickets. PBKS eventually closed at 155/9, falling short by 50 runs.
Fall of wickets:
0/1 (Arya, 0.1 ov), 11/2 (Iyer, 0.6 ov), 26/3 (Stoinis, 3.3 ov), 43/4 (Prabhsimran, 6.2 ov), 131/5 (Maxwell, 14.6 ov), 131/6 (Wadhera, 15.1 ov), 136/7 (Shedge, 16.1 ov), 145/8 (Jansen, 17.4 ov), 151/9 (Arshdeep, 19.5 ov
Key Performances:
• Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR): 67 (45) – Anchored the innings with a stroke-filled knock.
• Riyan Parag (RR): 43* (25) – Provided the late flourish.
• Jofra Archer (RR): 3/18 – Broke the backbone of PBKS’ top order.
• Nehal Wadhera (PBKS): 62 (41) – Lone warrior in the run chase.
• Lockie Ferguson (PBKS): 2/39 – Picked key wickets in the middle overs.
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Bowling Highlights (RR):
• Jofra Archer: 3 wickets
• Sandeep Sharma: 2 wickets
• Maheesh Theekshana: 2 wickets
• Wanindu Hasaranga & Kumar Kartikeya: 1 wicket each
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Conclusion:
Rajasthan Royals continued their impressive run in IPL 2025 with a clinical 50-run victory over Punjab Kings. RR’s top-order batting clicked once again, while their bowlers, led by Jofra Archer, delivered under pressure. Punjab Kings, despite a spirited effort from Wadhera and Maxwell, fell way short in the chase due to early setbacks. With this win, RR strengthens its position on the points table, while PBKS will need to bounce back quickly in their upcoming fixtures.
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